👍副總統蕭美琴在開幕典禮中以錄影方式致詞，對本次年會表達高度肯定。她表示，大學在面對氣候變遷時扮演關鍵角色，不僅是知識領航者，也是社會淨零轉型的核心引擎。台灣學界長期投身綠色科技、能源轉型及永續研究，已展現堅定的國際承諾。政府將持續深化國際合作，強化跨域研究與人才培育，並期望透過此次會議深化全球交流，把理念化為具體行動。
👍環境部長彭啟明則在論壇中發表重磅演講，彭啟明宣佈2025年為「碳定價元年」，啟動碳費先行、邁向碳交易的雙軌制，並試行台版CBAM。他重申2050淨零路徑，強調攜手大學培育綠領人才。面對COP30，台灣亦成立戰情中心接軌國際，展現台灣作為世界良善力量的決心。
👍暨南大學校長武東星表示，能夠主辦 2025 年 UI
GreenMetric 全球排名發佈會，不僅是暨大的榮譽，更是台灣高教的重要里程碑，也象徵我國綠色治理模式已獲國際肯定。他指出，年會以「在地實踐，國際行動」為核心精神，邀請全球大學領袖走進南投，目的正是向世界展示台灣的大學不僅能產出高品質學術成果，更能以實際行動回應真實世界的氣候挑戰，呈現屬於台灣的永續經驗。
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim delivered a recorded address at the opening ceremony, expressing her strong support for the annual conference. She noted that universities play a crucial role in addressing climate change, serving not only as leaders in knowledge and innovation but also as key drivers of society’s transition toward net zero. Taiwan’s academic community has long been committed to green technology, energy transition, and sustainability research, demonstrating the country’s firm commitment to the international community. The government will continue to deepen international cooperation, strengthen interdisciplinary research and talent development, and use this conference to foster global exchange and translate shared ideals into concrete action.
Minister of Environment Peng Chi-Ming delivered a keynote speech at the forum, announcing that 2025 would mark the “first year of carbon pricing” in Taiwan. He outlined a dual-track approach that begins with the implementation of carbon fees and moves toward carbon trading, alongside a trial of Taiwan’s version of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). He reiterated Taiwan’s pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050 and emphasized collaboration with universities to cultivate green-collar talent. In preparation for COP30, Taiwan has also established a task force to coordinate with international efforts, demonstrating its determination to serve as a positive force in the global community.
NCNU President Wu Tung-Hsing stated that hosting the 2025 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings announcement ceremony was not only an honor for NCNU but also an important milestone for Taiwan’s higher education sector. It also signified international recognition of Taiwan’s green governance model. He explained that the annual conference is centered on the principle of “Local Implementation, Global Action” and brings university leaders from around the world to Nantou. Its purpose is to demonstrate that Taiwanese universities not only produce high-quality academic research but also take practical action to address real-world climate challenges, showcasing Taiwan’s distinctive experience in sustainability.